Barry Rowing Varsity 8 Chosen SSC Boat of Year

Barry's Varsity 8 was named the SSC Boat of the Year. Photo by Bridget Lyons

WINTER PARK, Fla. -- Barry University rowing's Varsity 8+ was named the Sunshine State Conference Boat of the Year.

The Buccaneers crew received seven points. Nova Southeastern was second with six. Voting was conducted by the league's five coaches. Teams were not permitted to vote for their own boat.

Ranked No. 1 in the nation throughout the season, Barry's crew won the Dad Vail Regatta, Knecht Cup and Sunshine State Conference Championships. The Buccaneers finished second at the NCAA National Championships in Indianapolis last weekend.